Yes, Gwendolyn and I met on SGS yesterday exactly a year ago - February 15, 2021.

I (we) would love to do anything that may be an encouragement to others. However, the post I sent you yesterday was not really a testimonial, as we have not joined hands in marriage yet. Due to the many obstacles we face, I regard the post more as a prayer request. I will certainly not stop you from using it, but I think it will probably make more sense in the long run to post our story once we have seen and experienced the clear guidance of God. Then it will be a full-blown testimonial that may include some detail about the difficulties and obstacles - and how God opened doors of iron. Currently it is a combination of little clarity, many obstacles, longing and tears.

Just one example may suffice. At the beginning of February, I started applying for a tourist Visa to be able to visit Gwendolyn in the US. The earliest appointment available for an interview at the US Consulate in Johannesburg, SA, is in August. If the interview is successful, I have to wait 180 days before I can start enquiring about the progress of the Visa application. That brings us to February 2023. So, if all goes well with the Visa application, I may be able to visit Gwendolyn and her relatives in the USA from around March/April 2023 or later. Like I said, this is one obstacle - there are several.

Thank you, Dean, for continuing your vision so faithfully. I will continue to pray for you - and all the members of the SGS website - that God may bless his loved ones and be glorified in and through them.

By His grace alone!

Your friend and brother in Christ,

Francois

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